GATE 2027 Registration Extended: New Last Date, Fees & How to Apply

IIT Madras, the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, has extended the GATE 2027 registration deadline. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their application forms without a late fee until October 5, 2026, through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

GATE 2027 Registration Extended: Latest Update

The regular registration window, which began on September 2, 2026, was originally scheduled to close on September 27 without a late fee. Under the revised schedule, the deadline for submitting the application without a late fee has moved to October 5, while applications with a late fee will be accepted until October 12, 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid server congestion and last-minute technical issues.

Background: About GATE 2027

GATE is conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, and is used for admission to postgraduate and direct doctoral programmes in IITs, IISc, NITs and other institutes, as well as for recruitment by several public sector undertakings. GATE 2027 will be held for 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper, with the exam scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. A GATE score remains valid for three years from the date of result declaration, and there is no upper age limit or cap on the number of attempts.

GATE 2027 Registration: Revised Dates

Event	Date
GATE 2027 registration begins	September 2, 2026
Original last date (without late fee)	September 27, 2026
Revised last date (without late fee)	October 5, 2026
Last date with late fee	October 12, 2026
GATE 2027 exam dates	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027

GATE 2027 Application Fee

During the regular registration period, general category male candidates pay Rs 2,000 per test paper, while female candidates pay Rs 1,000; during the late-fee period, female candidates pay Rs 1,500. Fees are non-refundable, and candidates should pay only through the official payment gateway on the GOAPS portal. Applicants should also confirm the exact category-wise fee on the official portal at the time of applying, since amounts differ by category and timeline.

How to Apply for GATE 2027 Online

Visit the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in, and open the GOAPS portal
Link your DigiLocker account, which is mandatory for Indian nationals, and set the consent validity to three years
Complete new registration with personal details such as name, gender, date of birth, and mobile number
Generate the enrolment ID and password, then log in to fill in personal and academic details
Complete facial registration and upload the photograph, signature, and ID proof in the prescribed format
Select test papers and exam cities, pay the application fee online, and submit the form

DigiLocker Relaxation for Applicants

In a relief for applicants, candidates can now register using an unverified DigiLocker account by selecting the default ID proof option during the application process. Such applications will be scrutinised after the registration deadline to verify documents. DigiLocker linking, however, remains mandatory for Indian candidates applying for GATE 2027.

Candidates cannot make any changes to the application while it is under scrutiny; in case of photo or signature discrepancies, the authorities will contact applicants through their registered email or phone number.— GOAPS Application Guidelines

Impact on Aspirants

The extension gives final-year students, working professionals, and repeat candidates more time to finalise documents, complete DigiLocker linking, and pay fees without incurring the late charge. With the introduction of a new Robotics and Automation paper and changes in selected paper codes and syllabus, aspirants also get additional time to choose the right test paper before submitting their forms.

What Happens Next

After registration closes, the application correction window is expected to open in October, followed by city allotment notification in January 2027 and admit card release ahead of the February examinations, with results expected in March 2027. Since the registration timeline has been revised, candidates should verify the updated dates for correction, admit card, and result on the official portal, as these schedules can also be adjusted.

Conclusion

The extension of GATE 2027 registration to October 5 offers a valuable window for aspirants who missed the original deadline. Eligible candidates should complete DigiLocker linking, document upload, and fee payment at gate2027.iitm.ac.in as early as possible, and not wait for the late-fee deadline of October 12.